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4-2. Driving procedures
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To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle shift
switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be downshifted
to a range that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
When the “+” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be one gear
higher than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, preventing unnec-
essary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.
Downshifting
Upshifting
8-speed models: The selected shift
range, from D1 to D8, will be displayed
in the meter.
6-speed models: The selected shift
range, from D1 to D6, will be displayed
in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving,
the “+” paddle shift switch must be held
down for a period of time.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
Changing shift range in D position (vehicles with paddle shift switches)
1
2
Meter display Function
D2-D8
(8-speed models)
A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is
automatically chosen depending on vehicle speed and
driving conditions
D2-D6
(6-speed models)
D1 Setting the gear at 1